East Leake Pool Sprint Triathlon

East Leake, Loughborough, England · March/April · Independent (Endorphin Sport)

Course: 0.4 km (0.2 mi) swim, 22 km (13.7 mi) bike, 5 km (3.1 mi) run. 400 m (0.25 mi) pool / 22 km (13.7 mi) / 5 km (3.1 mi)

Why people love it

Early spring edition: cold wind and rain on the 22 km (13.7 mi) out-and-back bike.
Bike roads are open to traffic and surfaces are rough in places.
A small unmarked staircase on the run just after transition.
Pool swim: you count your own lengths.

4.8Excellent

How racers feel about it, how well it is run, and how it treats a first timer. Counts for 30% of the overall score.

Toughness: Moderate

Racer satisfactionLoved4.4
Racecheck averages 4.61 from 14 ratings and ten written reviews praise the briefings, volunteers and atmosphere; a small positive sample. · Medium confidence
OrganizationWell run4.4
Reviewers praise briefings and friendly organisers, and the club report calls it well organised for beginners and experienced racers. · Medium confidence
First timer friendlyIdeal first race4.8
Over 100 first-timers per event and first-timer prizes. · Medium confidence

4.4Very good

Wetsuit odds, water temperature, calm, and the experience of the start. Counts for 16% of the overall score.

Wetsuit legalRarelyn/a
Pool swim, so wetsuit rules do not apply. · Low confidence
Water temperatureIdeal4.5
Indoor leisure-centre pool; water temperature is not published. · Low confidence
Calm waterRoughn/a
Pool swim, so open-water calmness does not apply. · Low confidence
Swim easeVery easy4.5
400 m (0.25 mi) in a 25 m (82 ft) pool. · Medium confidence
Swim experienceGreat3.6
Time-trial pool start in a leisure centre; practical rather than atmospheric. · Low confidence
Swim supportAbundant4.6
Indoor four-lane 25 m (82 ft) pool with own length counting; the safest format for new swimmers. · Medium confidence

2.0Below par

Road surface, closures, scenery and wind. Counts for 18% of the overall score.

Road surfaceMixed2.9
Reviewers mention rough surfaces in places. · Low confidence
Road closuresMostly open2.0
Open rural roads; the bike course is not closed. · Medium confidence
Bike sceneryPleasant3.0
Rural lanes; reviewers do not describe the views. · Low confidence
WindSome wind2.9
Cold wind on the out-and-back route in 2023. · Medium confidence

Bike speedFast3.8
Undulating out-and-back with no hills, but open roads and rough patches. · Low confidence
Bike flatnessMostly flat4.0
Undulating, no hills. · Low confidence
Bike simplicityMostly simple4.2
Out-and-back route that is easy to follow. · Medium confidence

3.2Good

Crowds, aid stations, conditions underfoot and scenery. Counts for 13% of the overall score.

Crowd supportStrong3.8
Village-centre laps on the run and a great atmosphere according to reviewers. · Medium confidence
Aid stationsStandard3.0
Aid is not described in detail. · Low confidence
Run sceneryPleasant3.0
Village road laps. · Low confidence
Run conditionsEasy3.8
Three laps are easy to follow, but a small unmarked staircase after transition caught one racer in 2019. · Medium confidence

1.6Below par

Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 13% of the overall score.

Air temperatureWarm or cool2.6
Early spring or late September; cold wind and rain reported in 2023. · Low confidence
Weather reliabilityVariable2.5
Spring date brings cold, wind and rain; 2023 was dry but cold. · Medium confidence
Venue beautyPleasant2.8
Leisure centre and village roads. · Low confidence
Spectator friendlyEasy4.0
Single site at the leisure centre with village-centre run laps. · Medium confidence

Low altitudeSea level4.7
East Leake is low-lying, around 50 m (165 ft). · High confidence

4.2Very good

Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 10% of the overall score.

Hotel availabilityGood3.6
Not checked; most athletes are local day visitors. · Low confidence
Hotel valueGood3.6
Not checked. · Low confidence
WalkabilityWalkable4.0
Pool, transition and run are all at one site. · Low confidence
Travel easeEasy3.8
East Midlands airport is about 8 km (5 mi) away. · Medium confidence
LogisticsSimple4.4
One site at the leisure centre, plenty of helpers, simple pool start. · Medium confidence
Town and foodFine3.0
Village; athletes say little about it. · Low confidence

Location: East Leake, Loughborough, Nottinghamshire, England
Typical month: March/April
Latest or next date: 4 April 2027
Organiser: Independent (Endorphin Sport)
Distances (non-standard): 0.4 km (0.2 mi) swim, 22 km (13.7 mi) bike, 5 km (3.1 mi) run
Swim venue: East Leake Leisure Centre pool (pool)
Wetsuit: Not applicable (indoor pool)
Swim start: time-trial
Bike laps: 1
Run laps: 3
Air temperature: 4–12 °C (39–54 °F)
Altitude: 50 m (165 ft)
Nearest airport: East Midlands (EMA), 8 km (5 mi) away
Where to stay: Loughborough, Nottingham
Booking: Not researched.

RacecheckRaced 2026 · aggregator · Positive
Fourteen ratings average 4.61 of 5; ten written reviews from 2019 to 2026, eight for the sprint and two for the super sprint. Reviewers praise briefings, friendly organisers and volunteers, a great atmosphere and good medals. Notes: open roads on the bike, rough surfaces, a small unmarked staircase near T1 and wind and rain in 2023.
Belvoir Tri Club newsRaced 2023 · blog · Positive
Club report on the March 2023 edition, its 20th year, as the club's first tri of the season: dry but cold wind on the out-and-back bike, three-lap road run and a detailed wooden medal. Calls it award-winning, well loved and well organised for beginners and experienced athletes.

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